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Nashville notes: ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ highlights country stars, David Nail checks in

Craig Morgan will appear on The Kelly Clarkson Show on November 11 — Veterans Day — to discuss his new memoir and share stories from his military service. Speaking of The Kelly Clarkson Show, Kelly took on Cody Johnson’s megahit “‘Til You Can’t” in the latest installment of the Kellyoke segment on her talk show. David Nail …

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Jason Aldean predicts his youngest daughter will be a big fan of the CMA Awards when she’s older

ABC/Connie Chornuk When it comes to their CMA Awards prep styles, Jason Aldean says he and his wife, Brittany, are very different. “Brit always does [get dressed up], for sure. I don’t really feel like I get dressed up that much. It’s more just, like, shining up what I would normally wear onstage a little bit,” …

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Winning his first CMA would be great, but Cole Swindell knows to “Never Say Never” at awards shows

ABC/Connie Chornuk Cole Swindell has never won a CMA Award, even though he’s been at the top of the country music game for so long some fans may find that hard to believe.  “Oh yeah. It’s possible. I can tell you,” Cole tells ABC Audio with a chuckle. The singer stresses that trophies and accolades …

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Lainey Wilson can’t wait to walk the 2022 CMAs red carpet with her dad: “A win in itself”

Jason Kempin/Getty Images for CMT Lainey Wilson is pulling quadruple duty at the 2022 CMAs. She will perform, present and be a part of an Alan Jackson tribute — oh, and not only is she a nominee, but she’s the most-nominated artist of the whole show this year. It’s been a week of pinch-me moments, …

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Dan + Shay’s Shay Mooney explains why award shows like the CMAs are historically tough on his wife

Williams and Hirakawa Dan + Shay are in a bid to win their third Vocal Duo of the Year trophy this week at the 2022 CMA Awards, but they’re excited to come to the show as fans, too. “To get a front row seat to see it is amazing, man. It’ll never get old,” the duo’s …

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2022 CMA nominee Breland is going into the show feeling zen, grateful and “present in the moment”

Jimmy Fontaine Country up-and-comer Breland has had a big year, and he’s got the CMA Awards nomination to prove it. He stands to win his first CMA trophy in 2022: “Beers on Me,” his collaboration with Dierks Bentley and Hardy, is in the running for Musical Event of the Year. But this isn’t Breland’s first …

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Luke Combs is hoping for a repeat Entertainer of the Year win, but says it’s still “surreal” that he won it once

ABC/Connie Chornuk Luke Combs won his very first Entertainer of the Year trophy at the CMA Awards in 2021, and as he heads into the 2022 ceremony this week, he’ll have the chance to defend his title. He’s one of the contenders again this year. But Luke tells ABC Audio that he’s still wrapping his …

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Carrie Underwood once crowd-surfed at a Green Day concert

ABC/Connie Chornuk Carrie Underwood might not crowd-surf much these days, but if she looks like a natural during the crowd-surfing scene of her “Hate My Heart” music video, there’s good reason for that: She’s done it in real life. “When I was 16, maybe 17, at a Green Day concert,” Carrie reveals to ET Online. …

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“I Still Pray”: Mickey Guyton finds peace in the turmoil with her gospel-tinged new song

Capitol Records Nashville Mickey Guyton seeks clarity in her faith in “I Still Pray,” an inspirational, new song that spotlights the singer’s sparkling voice and delivers a poignant message. “Sometimes when I don’t know what to do or how to help, I pray,” Mickey says of the song, explaining that when she wrote it, she …

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Dolly Parton says her rock album will be out next “summer or fall”

Dolly Parton sings “Jolene” with Judas Priest’s Rob Halford; Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Dolly Parton officially became a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer over the weekend, an honor she initially tried to recuse herself from because — despite being a legend of the country and pop worlds — …

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